Greyhound Racing Vic board to be dissolved

The State Government is dissolving the board of Greyhound Racing Victoria after an Ombudsman's report into inappropriate betting by staff.

In a report tabled in State Parliament on Wednesday, the Ombudsman found there was a culture of Greyhound Racing Victoria staff, including the Chief Executive, betting on the industry they are overseeing.

It found one Manager placed bets on the sport during work hours, worth more than $500,000 over three years.

The Chief Executive, John Stephens, told the Ombudsman's investigation he placed bets on greyhound races on a "semi-regular basis" before the launch of an internal probe.

"The CEO acted unprofessionally and failed to provide leadership to the organisation," the Ombudsman said.

The Ombudsman says Greyhound Racing Victoria hasn't taken adequate steps to discipline staff found breaking the rules, and has accused the Chief Executive John Stephens of acting unprofessionally.

Mr Stephens is due to leave the organisation in July.

The Racing Minister, Denis Napthine, has announced he is reconstituting the Greyhound Racing Victoria board.

All board members, apart from the recently-appointed Chairman, Peter Caillard, will have to re-apply.

In a statement, Mr Napthine said Peter Caillard has introduced positive changes to the organisation since his appointment in September last year.

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